Dave Smith dismisses the Nazi salute claims as a tactic of political desperation from those who cry wolf, noting Musk's behavior is simply awkward rather than malicious.

“I think he's just a somewhat awkward, kind of herky-jerky guy in these moments, um but even if this was the case, I'm sorry, you just build Donald Trump's rally as a Nazi rally because it was in Madison Square Garden, and that was the only connection that you that you had.”

Tim Miller believes the gesture was awkward but that the focus should instead be on the potential corruption regarding Musk's influence and proximity to government power.

“If I was the Democrats, here's what I'd be focused on when it comes to Elon Musk. This This man is the largest government contractor, the largest recipient of government money. He was the largest donor to Donald Trump's campaign. He is the owner of a communications platform, and he will have an offi”

Clay Travis argues that the Nazi salute accusations against Elon Musk are unfounded and serve as a desperate political narrative from the left.

“It was ill-advised of Musk to do it like that. Let's just all agree he probably won't do it like that again. But he certainly didn't intend to do a Nazi salute. He made it clear it was from my heart to you. That's what he was doing.”